"It is so good to know that he's with the Lord now. I didn't know John in the natural but in the spirit, he is a brother. The Father tells us that not one sparrow falls to the ground without His notice. It also says that"blessed in the eyes of the Lord is the death of His saints." John's in the Arms of God now. He's getting to see the fulfillment of all he hoped for and believed and taught and questioned and believed anyway. So sorry for your loss and so blessed by His and his(John) gain. Deborah Lynn, Office Manager, Greene Co. SWCD"
In loving memory of
John A. Mccall
September 17, 1923 - November 29, 2009
John A. McCall, age 86, of Plainville passed away at 9:35 a.m. Sunday at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon. Born September 17, 1923 in Daviess County he was the son of John Austin and Tillie Pearl (Taylor) McCall. He was a 1941 graduate of Epsom High School and attended Purdue University. He was a member of the Cornettsville United Methodist Church, and a leader in the Epsom UM Church. He was a well-known, successful, and progressive farmer in the Epsom Community retiring in 1985. He was awarded the "Sagamore of the Wabash" award. He was active in the Daviess County Soil and Water Conservation district for fifty-two years and a member of the Indiana Farmers Union and RC&D. He was an active supporter of the North Daviess School system serving as an official scorer for the Junior High Boys Basketball program for 13 years. He loved classical and opera music and supported North Daviess music programs and boosters. He established the McCall Family Teacher's Scholarship, which continues to provide support to North Daviess graduates studying for a career in education. He was a great encouragement to others and had a strong faith in God and loved sharing that faith. He often said, "It's a great day to be alive in the Lord Jesus Christ!" and so he is today. Surviving is his wife, Ann Marie (Lashley) McCall, whom he married September 17, 1945; five daughters and sons-in-law, Dr. Ava McCall and David Calabria of Oshkosh Wisconsin, Charlotte and Gene Irvine and Mary and Tom Majerus all of Marietta, Ga., Andrea and Larry Lynch of Tyler, Tx, and Nancy and Brian Stuffle of Plainville; grandchildren, Michael (Jessica) Carroll of Cartersville, Ga, Brandon Majerus of Gainesville, Ga, Natalie (Billy) Gainey of Trenton, Fl; Leo and Lucas Lynch of Tyler, Tx, and Drew, Cory, and Alex Stuffle of Plainville; and two great-grandchildren, Samuel Carroll and Lydia Gainey. He is preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be at 12 noon Thursday at the Cornettsville United Methodist Church with Pastor Bill Talbot officiating. Burial will follow in the New Bethel Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ed Lee Mortuary and 10 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the church. Online condolences may be made at www.edleemortuary.com.
Tributes
"I appreciated John McCall. I remember him and his mother coming to our little school to share the March of Dimes when I was in elemtary School. He introduoed me to Victor Borge on his record player. I remember him as a great conversationist. I also thought he had great daughters and a super wife."
"Ann Marie, John was a man I will always remember. I am with the Vanderburgh County SWCD and saw John at RC&D meetings, Annual Conference and other meetings. He was always so kind and friendly. I always think of him as Mr. SWCD. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Bonnie"
"Dear Ann and Family, I had the privilege of serving as pastor of Epsom United Methodist Church as a fresh graduate from seminary and a city boy. John was so very encouraging and helpful to both myself and my family. I have always been thankful for my time serving there in North Daviess county and John McCall was one of the real blessings in my life as he helped me to grow in being a pastor. You will be in my prayers and John is right: "It is a great day to be alive in the Lord Jesus Christ!" Christ be with each of you. Jeff and Linda Reed"
"Our sympathy goes out to the family of John. He was a good person and will be missed by many. We will always remember John from the good ole days when our sons played sports.....John was always involved in the sports activities and we saw him at many games. He was a good and king person. Our love and prayers go out to his family."
"John was a wonderful man and will be missed by all that came into contact with him. He was such a kind and considerate neighbor, always there when someone needed a helping hand. I will always cherish the memories that I have of him and his family from my childhood. May they take comfort in the fact that he's at peace now and will never have to endure pain again. He'll be watching over you and guiding you thru the rest of your lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Just remember, John's not really gone. He lives on in your heart."
"HOPE YOU GUYS ARE ALL DOING OK.. We will miss him here at work. I really enjoyed taking care of John. He knew how to make everyone smile. Take care!"
"John will be greatly missed by all of the Soil and Water Conservation Districts. He was a good man and loved being part of the Soil and Water Conservation District of Daviess County. The family is in our prayers. Betty Gabbard Office Coordinator Franklin County SWCD"